The Cold Weather Shelter is NOT open tonight.
Updates are made by 9 am. Please also check Homelessness Extreme Weather Resources | Nashville.gov
About
Community partners have developed a Cold Weather Community Response Plan.
The goal of the plan is to coordinate among shelter providers and outreach workers to help fill available shelter beds in an efficient manner and encourage people to go indoors during extreme cold weather events.
This Website is a community-sponsored information site funded with private dollars.
Our Basic Plan
The Cold Weather Community Response Plan is a community-driven approach to coordinate shelter services and outreach efforts to help people experiencing homelessness make a long-term plan and know where to go when it gets cold. The guidelines and response are subject to change based on needs and gaps. None of the documents and materials listed on this site will guarantee services.
All shelter organizations participating in this plan will undertake every possible effort within their means and regulations to respond to emergency shelter needs.
Cold Weather Community Response Plan - this is the communitywide plan listing the services of each partner agencies.
Metro Cold Weather Overflow Plan - this plan outlines Metro's operations for an overflow shelter when temperatures are predicted to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. People can ride to the Metro Shelter for free via bus 23B from WeGo Central or go to one of the stops on the Metro Transportation Plan.
Agencies involved
The following agencies are involved in the planning, implementation, and updates of Nashville's Cold Weather Community Response Plan. The plan is a working plan and the agencies will keep meeting as needed.
Coordination & Planning:
Homeless Impact Division of Metro Social Services
Nov 1-March 31 sheltering:
Nashville Rescue Mission
Room In The Inn
Launch Pad
Outreach/Canvassing and other supports:
Open Table Nashville
Neighborhood Health
Oasis Center
Mental Health Cooperative
Park Center
People Loving Nashville
The Salvation Army
VA
Metro overflow sheltering and supports:
Metro Social Services
Metro Parks
WeGo Public Transit
OEM - Office of Emergency Management
Metro Police Department
Metro Fire Department
Metro Public Health Department
Mayor’s Office
Sheriff's Office